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Engineering Technician - Day Shift

USA, IL, Buffalo GroveFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-09
No visa sponsorship

Core

Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated production equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.

Role type

Senior IC engineering technician (automation)

Builds

Automated production lines, assembly/test stations, and manufacturing systems

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Required skills

Troubleshooting automation hardware and software, Preventive and corrective maintenance, Reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings, Mechanical and electrical aptitude, Root cause analysis, Equipment documentation, Spare parts management, Process improvement support, Team leadership

Preferred skills

Robotics experience (Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa), Vision systems knowledge, Electronics/SMT/Medical device/Automotive manufacturing experience, Lean Manufacturing principles, Industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet)

Technologies

Robots, Conveyors, Vision systems, Industrial HMIs, Sensors, Pneumatics, Motors, Drives, Servo systems, EtherNet/IP, Profinet

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot automated production equipment including robots and vision systems, Respond to equipment downtime to diagnose root cause and restore production, Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation equipment, Verify proper operation of safety interlocks and guarding, Assist with automation upgrades and new equipment installations, Document repairs and maintenance activities, Lead a team of automation technicians on their shift

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC